Flea markets in Helsinki are called "kirppis": visiting such places, travelers will be pleasantly surprised - there they will find old and unusual items. It is worth noting that usually Finnish flea markets, especially in the open air, begin to operate in May and stop working by the fall.
Flea market Hietalahti
Rummaging through the ruins of this market, in search of the right thing, you can spend the whole day: here they sell porcelain dolls, nutcrackers, carved chairs, antique silver, copper utensils, old pans, rare books, original handicrafts, lamps and pre-war kerosene stoves. If you wish, you can have a bite to eat at one of the food outlets located on the square.
Valtteri Flea Market
Although it can be visited any day of the week, this kirppis has its busiest trade on weekends. On the shelves you can find jewelry, clothes and shoes, “ancient” mobile phones, toys, books, coins, furniture, various figurines, collections of old comics and magazines.
Flea market in Kattilahalli
Previously, a boiler house was located here, but today, once every 2 weeks, a large flea market unfolds, where records, clothes, shoes, and small household goods are sold at very pleasant prices. So, for a vintage handbag on a chain, you will be asked to pay 4 euros, for slightly worn jeans - 2 euros, for a rug (ruyu) - 10 euros. It is worth noting that they rush here not to earn extra money, but to find a new owner for their things. Important: the flea market is officially open until 5 pm, but in reality, sellers are closing their stalls by 3 pm.
Flea market at the Ice Palace
It runs from 9 am to 1:30 pm on weekends if those days do not coincide with scheduled sporting events. After shopping, if you wish, you can go for a skating rink, visit a bar or restaurant, rent a hall for a family celebration or a private party.
Flea market in Yla-Malmi square
It starts working in late spring on weekdays from 9 am to 6 pm, and on Saturdays from 8 am to 4 pm. Here everyone will have the opportunity to give new life to things that have become unnecessary for the previous owners.
Travelers have another opportunity to shop for the necessary things - they should visit one of the flea markets, which often unfold in the summer parks in the Kallio area.
